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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,360.74 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,360.74 and 675.08 is: 1,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,360.74 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,360.74 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,360.74 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 918,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,608.36/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.55

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